Isaac knocked on the door and entered after receiving permission.
Princess Vera sat at the table near the window, drinking tea and reading a book called [Virtuous Deeds of the First Human King].
She could see the arena from the window, which meant she had watched his duel with Merlin.
Her knight—Strider—stood in the corner of the room.
"To what do I owe the pleasure of meeting the heir of the famed Ducal House, and the brightest star of the academy?" Vera asked with a slight smile.
Isaac stared at her instead of answering.
For a moment, he didn't see a spoiled brat, but the woman who had fought with her life on the line and commanded the last line of defense.
"I'm here to talk to Princess Vera about a business deal," Isaac said after a while, sitting in front of Vera without waiting for her permission.
Strider's brows twitched, seeing his brash actions. He had neither greeted the princess nor asked for permission to sit.
"Business deal?" Vera raised a brow.
